Cultivating Curiosity

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On Cultivating Curiosity, we get down and dirty with the experts on all the ways science and agriculture touch our lives, from what we eat to how we live. Listen in for episodes about a hot new coastal commodity, a day in the life of a pollinator, how to live more sustainably through urban farming and so much more.

2023 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Georgia Award of Excellence for Podcasts.

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Episodes

Creating a culture of entrepreneurship: FABricate

We spoke with Chris Rhodes, director of industry partnerships and project-based learning at CAES, and UGA students Chris Ayers and Jeffery Whitmire about FABricate, an entrepreneurial pitch contest. Participants get the chance to expand their leadership and business skills while developing a new food product or agricultural, environmental or sustainable business. Listen to more of the student experience in bonus episodes one and two ! Resources: Learn more about FABricate Read more about Keith K...

Dec 21, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Transforming medicine with biotechnology

We spoke with Franklin West, professor in the CAES Department of Animal and Dairy Science , executive committee member of the UGA Regenerative Bioscience Center (RBC) and leading expert in stem cell biology research. From stem cell reprogramming to therapies for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and stroke, learn how RBC researchers are advancing healthy living through bioscience. Resources: Learn more about the new regenerative bioscience major offered by CAES at UGA. A link to the Nobel Peace Pri...

Dec 12, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Digging into the economics of agriculture

We spoke with Cesar Escalante, a professor in the CAES Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. From equity challenges in agricultural lending and the effect of immigration on agriculture to the impact of a changing economy on our food supply, dig into the economics of agriculture with us. Resources: Listen to the FINRA Foundation's podcast episode on the 2022 Ketchum Prize. Visit the UGA CAES Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics website Edited by Carly Mirabile Produced by ...

Nov 18, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Serving up the facts: Food science and safety

We spoke with Manpreet Singh, professor and department head of the CAES Department of Food Science and Technology . From debunking some common food safety misconceptions to exploring the local, national and international impact of the department, this episode is a literal smorgasbord of information! Resources: UGA Cooperative Extension's website More about UGA-Griffin More about UGA-Tifton The FoodPIC UGA's Center for Food Safety The Innovation Gateway at UGA Edited by Carly Mirabile Produced by...

Jul 29, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3

A campus in bloom: the UGA Trial Gardens

Nestled on UGA's South Campus in Athens, the UGA Trial Gardens offer a stunning environment for students, researchers and the public. We talked to John Ruter , professor and director of the Trial Gardens and Sandy Begani , Trial Gardens manager, about what visitors might find in the garden, what a plant trial entails and more. Resources: The UGA Trial Gardens' website Dr. John Ruter's information Dr. Pam Knox's information Some of the flowers found in the garden, including the rex begonias and d...

Jul 01, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2

An up-and-coming coastal commodity

When you hear the word agriculture, seaweed might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But Allison Fortner , a University of Georgia doctoral student pursuing a degree in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication , is doing her part to help raise the profile of this important marine species. Resources: Learn more about the international agriculture certificate at CAES. Learn more about the Safe Seaweed Coalition . Some articles to explore about the research bei...

May 13, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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